Books with title Time's Musicians

Adults feared the cave and declared it "off-limits". Young Billy believed his friend’s wild story and followed him inside. In Billy’s mind, a hero believes, and a friend has to follow. How much is Billy willing to believe, and how far would he follow? How much are YOU willing to believe and does the cave scare you too?Mark Paul Oleksiw's third novel, Time's Musicians, is a coming-of-age journey into the powers of one's mind. Billy learned at a young age that being "weird" was a badge of honor. Now the reclusive creator of a popular comic book, Billy reaches out to a retired psychologist as the events of the past begin to merge with the present in this unique psychological thriller. Enjoy Billy’s quest to find his song and end the silence once and for all. The cave awaits!The Reviews"Time's Musicians is a suspenseful musing on existence, relationships, truth, and purpose, offering a satisfying conclusion, along with plenty of profound questions that will persist long after reading the last page" –Self-Publishing Review ★★★★½ "A complex, well-written story of boys coming of age and the darkness they must face."– Wishing Shelf Book Review ★★★★★"Time's Musicians is a suspenseful novel whose characters search for redemption, hoping to solve long-standing mysteries." - Clarion Foreword Reviews ★★★The StoryTime's Musicians is a compelling story of the wonders of the mind, friendship, and the eternal search for belonging and truth.A retired psychologist, Carrie Woodson, receives an email from someone she evaluated years earlier, a college student, facing serious charges for his actions on campus. The student urgently requests her assistance. Carrie desires to once and for all solve the riddle that she considers a failure in her career.Her former "patient" was a brilliant university student who threw away his future over a "prank" on an eccentric genius engaged in a controversial new field of study. Years later, he is now a comic book creator with a cult following living in exile. Why does he seek Carrie's help now? Will Carrie finally untie all the knots and find the truth?Time's Musicians is the story of two boys, both foster children, who fatefully meet each other at a summer camp in their teens. Both share a need to search for truth and find a connection with the universe. They reconnect in university to be creative, imaginative and push their minds to the limit. Their friendship is deeper and more complex than anyone can imagine. Did it cause one to turn on the other and descend into jealousy or worse, insanity? Or is there more at stake than even Carrie could imagine?You will enjoy this coming of age journey which explores the bond of friendship and the human spirit.

**** It's Music Time is an Independent Publishers Book Award Gold Medal Winner. ****About It's Music Time: What if you were taking a pleasant stroll through the forest only to find yourself in a magical wonderland where animals sing, dance, and musical notes float through the air?Well, that is precisely what happens when an adventurous young lad gets waylaid by a musical extravaganza as he heads to his music lesson.Anything is possible when you let your imagination take flight, but only true believers will be allowed to dillydally with this daring lionhearted boy as he marches through the woods in It's Music Time.Note: Other sellers may not be trustworthy or forthcoming in their advertising. Purchase through reputable online bookstore retailers, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Mark Paul OIeksiw's third novel, Time's Musicians, is both a psychological thriller and a moving tale of a young man's quest to find his truths and face the demons and mysteries of his youth. A thought-provoking read for young adults and seekers of all ages.The Reviews “A complex, well-written story of boys coming of age and the darkness they must face." - Wishing Shelf Book Review (Awarded 5 Starts)"A bizarre, mind-bending story unfurls on the pages of Time’s Musicians by Mark Paul Oleksiw, an author with an imagination only matched by his delicate and authentic style. In this decade-spanning novel, the idea of connections across time and space mix with our boundaries of mental health, love, and reality itself." - The Independent Review of BooksThe StoryAs a child, Billy believed in black holes and time travel. Now, in his thirties, Billy is the reclusive creator of a popular comic book. On the eve of its final edition, Billy’s behavior grows erratic as he mysteriously requests assistance from the retired psychologist who evaluated him ten years earlier, Dr. Carrie Woodson.Time’s Musicians is the third novel by Mark Paul Oleksiw. It is the story of two eccentric outsiders, Billy and John, who meet at summer camp. Both brilliant, they reunite as college roommates seeking answers to life’s great questions. A “prank”by Billy changes their relationship and future forever. Carrie’s quest for the truth leads her to realize the boys’ friendship was more complicated than anyone imagined. What would cause Billy to turn on John, pure jealousy or worse, insanity? Will Carrie finally solve the puzzle before it’s too late?Time’s Musicians is a suspenseful, coming-of-age story exploring the eternal search for light within the darkness of the human condition. In between moments of silence, there is a song awaiting musicians to play it.

Henry dreams of becoming a rock star drummer and practices at home whenever he can. One day while Henry is drumming, his mom has to work, and asks him to stop playing. Henry decides to go outside to play his drum and he sees his friends. Henry wants to keep practicing, but he also wants to play with his friends. By playing Freeze Dance, he can do both. And when his mother finishes work that evening, they figure out how to enjoy music together too.

Henry dreams of becoming a rock star drummer and practices at home whenever he can. One day while Henry is drumming, his mom has to work, and asks him to stop playing. Henry decides to go outside to play his drum and he sees his friends. Henry wants to keep practicing, but he also wants to play with his friends. By playing Freeze Dance, he can do both. And when his mother finishes work that evening, they figure out how to enjoy music together too.

Note: Other sellers may not be trustworthy or forthcoming in their advertising. Purchase through reputable online bookstore retailers, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.About It's Music Time: What if you were taking a pleasant stroll through the forest only to find yourself in a magical wonderland where animals sing, dance, and musical notes float through the air?Well, that is precisely what happens when an adventurous young lad gets waylaid by a musical extravaganza as he heads to his music lesson.Anything is possible when you let your imagination take flight, but only true believers will be allowed to dillydally with this daring lionhearted boy as he marches through the woods in It's Music Time.

Certain musicians have had a lasting impact on the course of music, inspiring innovations or a new way of looking at this art form. Some of the talented men and women who fall into this category are Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley. These musicians, and many others examined in this book, have pushed themselves to explore the boundaries of their craft and inspired so many others to do the same. Readers and music fans alike will find this a fascinating look at music through the lens of some of the most influential practitioners of it in many genres.

Certain musicians have had a lasting impact on the course of music, inspiring innovations or a new way of looking at this art form. Some of the talented men and women who fall into this category are Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley. These musicians, and many others examined in this book, have pushed themselves to explore the boundaries of their craft and inspired so many others to do the same. Readers and music fans alike will find this a fascinating look at music through the lens of some of the most influential practitioners of it in many genres.